# School of Rock (2003)

> A broke, rebellious guitarist impersonates a substitute teacher and turns a class of gifted children into a spirited rock band.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1039

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family, Music
- Director: Richard Linklater
- Cast: Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, Miranda Cosgrove, Joey Gaydos Jr., Kevin Alexander Clark, Rivkah Reyes
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332379/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, family movie night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A slacker finds redemption through the power of music and the unexpected talents of his students.

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